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e part of the 2020 vision to stop gun violence by attending a special forum on this serious issue at Temple Beth Sholom on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Congressman Tom Suozzi and Gun-Violence Prevention Advocate and Educator Linda Beigel Schulman will address this crucial topic. Listen to their remarks, learn the facts, and become part of the solution to this ongoing crisis. This event is free and open to the public. The temple’s Social Action Committee is sponsoring the program. Congressman Tom Suozzi represents the Third Congressional District of New York and is an advocate for common-sense gun-safety reform. He has partnered with Moms Demand Action, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Everytown, and Giffords, and has organized multiple March for Our Lives rallies, nationally and in New York. He also supported H.R. 8, the bipartisan Background Checks Act, passed by the House of Representatives in 2019. Schulman is a gun-violence prevention advocate and educator, and the mother of the late Scott J. Beigel, z”l, who sacrificed his life to save 31 of his students at the Parkland, Fla., school shooting on Feb. 14, 2018. She was instrumental in the passage of the Red Flag Law in Florida and similar legislation in New York. Her goal is to ensure that no one lives in fear of being shot, whether at home, school, a house of worship, or any place people gather. Temple Beth Sholom is located at 401 Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights. The office can be reached at 516-621-2288.
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THE TOP SEVEN EVENTS Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses
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Friday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. The son of legendary musician Louis Prima, Louis Prima Jr. has made his mark adding new elements to his father’s songs. He attempts to distill elements of his father’s five-decade musical career through a contemporary filter. Tickets for the show are between $49 and $55, with a $10 minimum for food and beverages. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 Info: 631-727-4343 or suffolktheater.com
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Sports Card and Memorabilia Show Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. The Westchester County Center will be playing host to a sports card and memorabilia show throughout the weekend. With over 300 tables expected to be set up, this could be the largest sports card show in the tri-state area. Some former sports stars are expected to be on hand for autograph signings. There will also be a free raffle. Kids 12 years or younger get into the event for free and will also receive free packs of cards. Adults can get into the event for $10. Where: Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606 Info: 631-243-1028 or nyshows.org
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m.
ART LAB OPEN HOUSE
This critically-acclaimed concert-style theater show tells the story of the titular musical duo from Queens. The concert will feature state-of-the-art video projection and a live band as songs like “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound of Silence,” “Homeward Bound,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Boxer” and “Bridged Over Troubled Water” are performed. This concert series has already been seen by about 250,000 people worldwide.
Sunday, January 12, 1-4pm
Where: The Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, NY 11590 Info: 516-247-5200 or thetheatreatwestbury.com
An afternoon for adults to explore our art classes & meet many of our instructors!
Hands-On Workshops: Oil & Acrylic Painting • Portraiture • Watercolor Colored Pencil • Drawing • Photography Try a specific workshop or all of them! Clothed models • All materials provided FREE! Refreshments available Bring friends!
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New York State Parks Winter Run Sunday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. Heckscher State Park will play host to the first of the New York State Parks Winter Run series. Medals will be given out to the top three males and females to finish in each age group, divided into 12 and younger, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 5559, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90 or older. Registration for the race is $15. However, those interested in registering for the whole series of four races would be charged a total of $40. Where: Long Island State Park Recreation 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704 Info: 631-321-3510 or elitefeats.com
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FOR THE COMING WEEK Women for Israel Paint Night with Jewish National Fund Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. In this workshop, wine bottle artist Betty Cole will guide attendees as they create an oil dispenser. This event can potentially help female philanthropists who care deeply about Israel connect with each other. General admission for the event is $54 per person. Where: Shelter Rock Jewish Center 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576 Info: 516-678-6805 ext. 115, sthall@jnf.org or jnf.org
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American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. Those interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross can attend the organization’s upcoming orientation at their Long Island office. In addition to learning how to get involved with the organization, attendees may partake in the light refreshments that will be provided. Where: American Red Cross 195 Willis Ave., Mineola, NY 11501 Info: 516-747-3500 or eventbrite.com
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Phil Vassar Thursday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. Country music artist Phil Vassar will be performing at the Space at Westbury. Vassar has had two of his songs reach number one on “Billboard’s Hot Country Songs;” “Just Another Day in Paradise” from his 2000 debut album, “Phil Vassar,” and “In a Real Love,” from his 2004 album “American Child, Shaken Not Stirred.” Advanced ticket prices for the show range from $25 to $55, depending on seating. Where: The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590 Info: 516-283-5566 or thespaceatwestbury.com
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Freeport Memorial Library at Real Life Ninja Academy Friday, Jan. 10, 5:45 p.m. Kids between third and sixth grades can attempt to conquer obstacles inspired by the television show “American Ninja Warrior.” Kids will be instructed by professionals in a safe, yet fun environment. Parents and guardians must stay in attendance at the academy. Where: Real Life Ninja Academy272 Buffalo Ave., Freeport, NY 11520 Info: 516-379-3274, youthservices@freeportlibrary.info or eventkeeper.com
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Dinosaur World Live Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about dinosaurs through this show. The audience will be joining an explorer across uncharted territories as they encounter several kinds of dinosaurs, each looking life-like. Kids can participate in the prehistoric archaeological dig at 5:30 p.m. in the Tilles Center Patron’s Lounge for free. Regular ticket prices for the event range from $29 to $55. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd.,Brookville, NY 11548 Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
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STEM Explorers: Surrounded by STEM Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. With help from the “Green Teens,” kids will investigate the worlds of science, teaching, engineering and math. Each category will have its own activity station for kids to see and perform hands-on activities and demonstrations related to the discipline. While admission to the museum is $14 or $13 for those 65 or older and aren’t museum members, this activity is free after admission. Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
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Family Movie Matinee: Toy Story 4 Sunday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m.
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The Floral Park Library will be holding a screening of “Toy Story 4.” There will be snacks on hand for the families in attendance. Kids must be accompanied by an adult to attend the screening. There is no registration required for the event. The film’s running time is approximately 100 minutes. Where: Floral Park Public Library, 17 Caroline Pl., Floral Park, NY 11001 Info: 516-326-6330 or eventkeeper.com 4
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Kids will learn how to create their own designs and print things on a 3D printer. They’ll become familiar with Tinkercad and Polar Cloud, explore the language of 3D printing, explore the engineering design process, and learn the basics of how to use a Computer-Aided Design program. This event is meant for kids between third and fifth grades. This five-class session is $125 for the public or $100 for science center members. Where: Long Island Science Center, 40 Peconic Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 Info: 631-208-8000, office@sciencecenterli.org or sciencecenterli.org 5
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Art Guild’s Art Lab open house Jan. 12 The Art Guild invites adults to brush away their winter blues at their first Art Lab Open House on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Meet the instructors, tour the studios, and enjoy hands-on art workshops and demonstrations. The New Year is a natural time to start a new hobby or try something new. “The Art Guild welcomes artists of all levels,” said Lisa Grossman, executive director of The Art Guild. “The Art Lab Open House will offer hands-on workshops so interested visitors can try different mediums and techniques such as drawing, painting, portraiture, colored pencil and more. If you’ve ever thought about taking a class but weren’t sure where to begin – or if a specific technique is right for you – then this afternoon will help you decide.” Art Lab Open House is a free event for adults and will feature mini-workshops developed by The Art Guild’s team of talented instructors. Guests may select as many stations as they wish, time permitting. All materials will be provided. Interested in booking a class or workshop? Winter/Spring registration is open!
Teen and Children classes begin January including: – Art Explorations (ages 5-8): Tuesdays from 4:30pm – 5:45pm or Saturdays from 9:45am-11am – Solving Art (ages 8-12): Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Children’s Art Studio (ages 8-12): Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – MIDDLE SCHOOL Intro to Digital Art with Photoshop (grades 7-12), Wednesdays 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. – HS Portfolio Development & Advanced Studio: Tuesdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. –Middle School students – call us! Adult workshops for 2020 include Acrylic Paint Pouring on Jan. 25, Color Theory & Mixing Workshop Feb 8-9, The Big Idea: Creating a Large Painting in the Studio with Joe Paquet March 21-26, Alcohol Ink: Simple Techniques = Vivid Results with Lorraine Rimmelin on March 28th. Visit their website at www.theartguild.org for more information about these workshops and more!
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The Islamic Center of Long Island • North Shore Reconstructionist Synagogue UUCSR Shelter Rock Forum • UUCSR Social Justice Committee
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The CIA torture program and cover up attempts
Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00 PM • FREE
Special Guest: REV. RON STIEF, Executive Director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT)
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Temple cinema series to kick off on Jan. 16 Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood’s Molly Chernofsky Community Cinema Series 2020 will feature four films of Jewish interest on select Thursday nights this winter at 7:45 p.m.: Jan. 16 and 30; Feb. 27; March 12; and a snow make-up date of April 23. Tickets are $54 for the series; $15 for individual films. Cinema snacks will be included. The public is welcome to attend: women, men and teens. Become a sponsor and you’ll be rewarded with reserved seat(s) for $144 (two tickets) or $72 (1 ticket) for the series. Please make checks payable to TBS Sisterhood and earmark selected films on the check memo. Then mail to Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood, 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. To pay by PayPal, go to tbsroslyn.org, and click on the Event Title in Upcoming Events on the homepage, to find the PayPal links at the bottom of the page. There are links to the trailers on this page as well. All films will be shown at Temple Beth Sholom. For questions, please contact the temple office at 516-621-2288. Here are descriptions of this year’s selections pre-screened by Nadine Kesten: “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles” (Documentary, 1 h 32 m) 100% Rotten Tomato Jan. 16 When “Fiddler on the Roof” opened on Broadway in 1964, it explored themes of tradition, religion, and anti-Semitism against a modern backdrop of radical social change that addressed gender roles, sexuality, and race. Rare archival footage and interviews with musical luminaries explore the legacy of this long-running, award-winning musical.
“The Tobacconist” (Drama, Subtitles, 1 h 57 m) Jan. 30 Seventeen-year-old Franz journeys to Vienna to apprentice at a tobacco shop. There he meets Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, and over time the two very different men form a singular friendship. As political and social conditions in Austria dramatically worsen with the Nazis’ arrival in Vienna, Franz and Freud are swept into the maelstrom of events. Each has a big decision to make: to stay or to flee? “The Spy Behind Home Plate: Moe Berg” (Documentary, 1 h 38 m) Feb. 27 Morris Moe Berg was an enigmatic and brilliant Jewish baseball player turned spy. Berg caught and fielded in the major leagues during baseball’s Golden Age in the 1920s and 1930s, but very few people know that Berg also worked for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), spying in Europe and playing a prominent role in America’s efforts to undermine the German atomic bomb program during WWII. “The Other Story” (Drama, Hebrew, Subtitles, 1 h 52 m) March 12 Anat is a rebellious young woman who wants to flee the chaos of secular hedonism for the disciplined comforts of faith. Sari is a young woman who wants to leave behind her oppressive religious upbringing for sexual and spiritual freedom. When Anat and Sari cross paths in Jerusalem, it soon changes both of their lives in startling and unexpected ways.
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles documentary received rave reviews.